Enrollment
715
Texas · 2024-25 NCES data
Middle school (grades 6-8) · Bridge City, TX
Bridge City Middle
Federal NCES profile for Bridge City Middle, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 37/100.
2024-25 NCES dataMiddle school (grades 6-8)NCES 481131000608
👥 S:T ratio 32
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 0
📋 Attendance 47
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Bridge City Middle earns 37/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 80% of Texas schools.
- #4 of 4
- public schools in Bridge City · Resource Index
- 37
- Resource Index · Typical
- 17:1
- large classes for Texas
- 36.5%
- free-lunch eligible
Bridge City Middle has class sizes larger than 80% of Texas schools. Computed live against every Texas school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Bridge City Middle ranks #4 of 4 public schools in Bridge City, TX.
School address
District: Bridge City Isd · Texas
NCES ID 481131000608 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
42.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
17:1
vs 14.7:1 Texas avg
+16% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
36.5%
vs 61.9% Texas avg
-41% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Bridge City Middle compares with Texas and U.S. medians
What stands out at Bridge City Middle
Bridge City Middle is a mid-sized middle school in Bridge City, Texas, enrolling 715 students.
Class loads run somewhat heavier than typical: 17:1 puts it in the larger third of Texas schools by student-teacher ratio.
Economic need runs somewhat below the state's typical profile, with 36.5% of students eligible for free meals.
Enrollment of 715 puts it in the larger third of Texas schools by headcount.
Its Resource Investment Index lands in the lower third of 8,960 scored Texas schools.
Among 1,085 similarly sized, similarly resourced-need Texas schools statewide, it ranks #931, in the lower tier once campus size and economic need are matched.
Its student body is led by White (70%) and Hispanic or Latino (22%) (diversity index 46/100).
Counselor access is stretched at roughly 715 students per counselor, well above the ASCA-recommended 250:1 ceiling.
Attendance runs somewhat below the norm, with 21.3% of students chronically absent per the 2021-22 civil-rights collection.
The surrounding Bridge City Isd spends $9,195 per pupil, 33% below the Texas average, a leaner-resourced district than most.
Bridge City Isd also operates Bridge City H S (891 students) and Bridge City El (813 students) alongside Bridge City Middle.
Sourced from NCES CCD, CRDC, and F-33 (federal records, not a quality verdict). How we source and compute this.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics Common Core of Data + CRDC + F-33 · 2024-25
How Bridge City Middle compares
Bridge City Middle on the metrics families compare, against Texas and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Texas | Texas avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 17:1 | ▲ 16% | 14.7:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 36.5% | ▼ 41% | 61.9% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 715 | top 25% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
17:1
Leaner classes than 30% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
715
Bigger than 81% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
36.5%
free-lunch eligible
- 41% below the Texas average of 61.9%
Below the 40% Title I threshold; federal aid targets individual qualifying students rather than schoolwide programs.
Staffing depth
17:1
students per teacher
- 16% above state mean
Top 80% in Texas - lower ratio than 20% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
21.3%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
At or above 20%, the commonly used threshold for "high" chronic absenteeism, signaling significant barriers to regular attendance.
Funding equity
$9,195
per pupil, district-wide
- below Texas avg of $13,644
Well below the U.S. average per-pupil spend, a notably leaner funding position that may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 715 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
117
in-school suspensions + 23 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 16.4 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 19.6 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Overview
- Common Core of Data (June 2026): enrollment, staffing, and the student-teacher ratio above.
- Civil Rights Data Collection: discipline counts and program access (AP, gifted, special education).
- F-33 School District Finance Survey: the district-wide per-pupil spending figures below.
Three separate federal collections, each on its own reporting cadence - which is why this school's numbers line up on a consistent basis against every other school and state on this site, rather than mixing figures pulled from different survey years.
Student demographics
White 70.2%
Hispanic or Latino 22.1%
Asian 3.5%
Two or More 2.8%
African American 1.1%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.3%
Largest group: White at 70.2% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 45.6/100
Simpson diversity index - at 45.6, Bridge City Middle is about as mixed as the Texas school average of 44.7.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Bridge City Isd, which includes Bridge City Middle.
$9,195
Per student
-33%
vs Texas
Avg $13,644
-45%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 39.4%
State 48.6%
Federal 12.0%
Source: NCES F-33 School District Finance Survey District-level finance · FY 2021-22 Per-pupil expenditure reflects the district-wide average. Individual school budgets are not reported at the federal level.
How Bridge City Middle Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bridge City H S | Similar size | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Bridge City El | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Bridge City Int | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Bridge City Middle's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 891
- Students per teacher
- 14.1:1
- Resource Index
- 41/100
- Enrollment
- 813
- Students per teacher
- 16.9:1
- Resource Index
- 42/100
- Enrollment
- 738
- Students per teacher
- 18:1
- Resource Index
- 40/100
Similar middle schools statewide
Matched by enrollment size and by staffing ratio across all of Texas, not just this city - a different peer set than the local comparisons above.
Similar enrollment (~715 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~17:1)
Next steps
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Frequently asked questions about Bridge City Middle
How many students attend Bridge City Middle?
Bridge City Middle has 715 students enrolled. It is a middle school in Bridge City, TX.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Bridge City Middle?
The student-teacher ratio at Bridge City Middle is 17:1, which is 16% higher than the Texas average of 14.7:1 and 8% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Bridge City Middle?
36.5% of students at Bridge City Middle are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Texas average of 61.9%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Bridge City Middle?
The largest demographic group at Bridge City Middle is White at 70.2% of enrollment, in Bridge City, TX.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Bridge City Middle?
Bridge City Middle has a Resource Investment Index of 37/100 (typical reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 4 factors: student-teacher ratio, counselor availability, attendance rates. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Bridge City Middle rank among public schools in Bridge City?
By Resource Investment Index, Bridge City Middle ranks #4 of 4 public schools in Bridge City, TX. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all public schools in Bridge City on the city page.
Is Bridge City Middle a good school?
Bridge City Middle earns 37/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 80% of Texas schools. This is a resource snapshot, not an academic rating; see the Resource Investment Index question above for what the number does and doesn't measure.
What other schools are in Bridge City Isd?
Besides Bridge City Middle, Bridge City Isd also operates Bridge City H S (891 students), Bridge City El (813 students), and Bridge City Int (738 students). See the Bridge City Isd district page for the complete list.
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